Hello! I'm Melanie, the gal behind the camera. Thanks for stopping by and taking the opportunity to get to know me better!
I am a mama to the two most adorable girls in the world (if I do say so myself!). My photography journey came to be as I became a mother. I never wanted to take any of those precious days for granted, and I knew that photography would help me preserve all of the memories that I continue to hold in my heart forever! I knew that I wanted to document every sweet detail, from their bright and beautiful eyes, to their wispy hair, freckles, and those adorable gap-toothed smiles.
I became widowed unexpectedly in the fall of 2021 from my sweetheart of 17 years. We are adjusting to our new normal, and thankful for the many years of cherished memories we have together. I am grateful that photography allows me to provide for my girls, while doing something I love so dearly. Our experience through this difficult time has taught us how strong we can be, and has also reinforced in my mind how important it is to capture every single moment. Life is so short! The photographs we have captured in abundance of our family over the years are some of my most treasured possessions.
I have enjoyed creating art throughout my life, so becoming a photographer seemed like just an extension of the nearly constant drawing and painting of my grade school days. In addition to photography, I love spending time with family and friends, traveling, summertime, live music, fresh flowers, hiking, skiing, the beach, gardening, and long distance running. I am also a labor and delivery nurse, and I continue to work part-time in this career to this day. It is something I have loved to do for a long time (going on 14 years now!). Both photography and nursing have brought me so much joy and fulfillment over the years.
I started shooting professionally in 2008 and I haven't set the camera down since! I am based out of Utah County and serve clients from all over the Provo and Salt Lake City areas. I love being able to photograph newborns, babies, and children right in my own home studio. I equally love exploring the beautiful outdoors here in Utah for all of those fun family portrait sessions. I look forward to capturing your own story soon! Thank you for choosing me to be your photographer.
I have enjoyed creating art throughout my life, so becoming a photographer seemed like just an extension of the nearly constant drawing and painting of my grade school days. In addition to photography, I love spending time with family and friends, traveling, summertime, live music, fresh flowers, hiking, skiing, the beach, gardening, and long distance running. I am also a labor and delivery nurse, and I continue to work part-time in this career to this day. It is something I have loved to do for a long time (going on 14 years now!). Both photography and nursing have brought me so much joy and fulfillment over the years.
I started shooting professionally in 2008 and I haven't set the camera down since! I am based out of Utah County and serve clients from all over the Provo and Salt Lake City areas. I love being able to photograph newborns, babies, and children right in my own home studio. I equally love exploring the beautiful outdoors here in Utah for all of those fun family portrait sessions. I look forward to capturing your own story soon! Thank you for choosing me to be your photographer.
Sincerely,
Melanie
Contact information:
Email: melaniericephotography@gmail.com
Phone: (801) 865-7089
Please be sure to join me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/melaniericephotography
and Instagram: www.instagram.com/melaniericephotography
Image credits: Angie Monson and Coley Cook
